Stock Exchange weekly review /Aug 17-21/
During the week of August 17, 2020 to August 21, 2020, MNT 721,160,476.81 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
1828 days
President Battulga grants credentials to newly appointed Ambassador to China
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga granted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia Major-General T.Badral, appointed to represent Mongolia in the People’s Republic of China, his letter of credence.
1831 days
Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation signed
On August 19, the Integrated Mineral Resources Initiative program of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of BMZ and the Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment program of Asian Development Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding for further close cooperation on business development.
1831 days
Launching of GIZ EEP e-learning platform
The Energy Efficiency Building Refurbishment in Mongolia (EEP) Project from GIZ will launch their e-learning platform at the beginning of September. The platform currently comprises one Module the ‘Basic Training on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.’
1831 days
Luxembourg Cooperation, UNFPA join to promote health, dignity of Mongolian people amid pandemic
On August 21, Sodbaatar Yangu, the Deputy Prime Minister held meeting with Tapan Mishra, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia and Iliza Azyei, the Assistant Representative of UNFPA Mongolia at the Parliament House. Kaori Ishikawa, the Head of Office of UNFPA Mongolia participated this meeting virtually as she is currently in Japan.
1831 days
Ancient species tracing back to the Ice Age
The hot, blazing sun shines upon the Khuisiin Gobi, with the mirage in its full glory. Every now and then, shrubs and tumbleweed as well as various other plants that I do not know the name of would be seen in the far distance as the only sound that surrounds us is those of sand and rocks weathered by centuries of wind beneath our feet.
1831 days
Model center for youth employment services established in Dundgobi aimag
The Labor and Welfare Service Agency of Dundgobi aimag and the SDC team for the project on supporting youth employment recently opened a model center for youth employment services in the aimag.
1831 days
Parliament Speaker addresses Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
Speaker of the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, on August 20, delivered an address at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which was hosted online by the Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) in cooperation with the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations between August 19 and 20.
1831 days
Railway transport up by 1.3 million tons
In the first seven months of 2020, 16.9 million tons of freight was transported by railway. Compared to the same period of previous year, the carried freight  increased by 8.6 percent or 1.3 million tons.
1831 days
“Strengthening the domestic violence response in Mongolia” project is under implementation
 A project entitled “Strengthening the domestic violence response in Mongolia” is being carried out between 2019 and 2022 with financing from the International Development Law Organization and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada.
1831 days
Draft resolution on strategy to reduce loan interest rates presented
On August 20, MPs B.Battumur, Kh.Bulgantuya, G.Amartuvshin, and Ch.Undram presented a draft resolution on ‘Approval of strategy to reduce loan interest rates’ to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
1831 days
ECMO apparatus installed at State Central First Hospital
In frames of the works to ensuring preparedness in a time of the spread of novel coronavirus and improving quality of hospital aid and service, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) apparatus, an extracorporeal technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support, has been handed over to the State Central First Hospital by the order of the Ministry of Health with financing from the State Emergency Commission.
1831 days
149 Mongolian nationals return home
A charter flight en route Hong Kong-Ulaanbaatar, bringing 149 Mongolian nationals from Hong Kong, Taiwan and some Southeast Asian countries, landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar yesterday, August 20 at 11:15 pm.
1831 days
“Switch Off Air Pollution” technical procedures included in implementation of new Thermal Insulation regulations
Technical procedures including Technical Assessment and Quality monitoring implementation form developed by Switch Off Air Pollution, an European Union’s Switch Asia project led by French NGO Geres, are now included in the Construction Codes and Standards on Building Envelope Thermal Insulation of Mongolia.
1831 days
Rainfall expected throughout the country, with temperature drops
Rainfall is expected in some parts of western, central and Gobi region today, and in the northern region for the next days.
1831 days
268 Mongolians arrive home from Istanbul
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A charter flight en route Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar city today morning, August 21 at 08.15 a.m. 
1831 days
Cooperation between inspection agencies discussed with China
Head of the Specialized Inspection Agency T.Gantulga met today with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui at the latter’s request.
1832 days
Female MPs form group in the Parliament
Thirteen female MPs, regardless of their party affiliation, have joined to form a Group of Female MPs in consultation with the Speaker of Parliament, announced the Group today.
1832 days
Parliament approves President’s partial veto on Law on State Great Khural
At its session held on August 20, the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia, discussed and resolved to approve President of Mongolia Battulga’s partial veto on the Law on State Great Khural, with 79.9 percent of the members in attendance voting in favor of the veto. 
1832 days
Labor Minister receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya received Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Adilbayev.
1832 days
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration 2 hours
Ulaanbaatar, Bucheon Share Views on Traffic Congestion, Disaster Risks 2 hours
PM Reaffirms Transparency in Budget Approval 3 hours
Mongolia to Increase Coal Supply to China 3 hours
A. Baasansuren: 'Wool and Cashmere Art Creates Warm Ambience and Positive Energy at Home' 7 hours
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women 8 hours
Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 8 hours
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 9 hours
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 9 hours
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 9 hours
New Zealand House of Representatives Speaker to Visit Mongolia 10 hours
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 10 hours
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 1 day
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 1 day
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 1 day
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 1 day
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 1 day
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 1 day
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 1 day
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 1 day
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 1 day
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 1 day
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 1 day
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 1 day
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 1 day
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 4 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 4 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 4 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 4 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 4 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 4 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 4 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 5 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 5 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 5 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 5 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 5 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 5 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 6 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 6 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 6 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 6 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 6 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 6 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 6 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 6 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 7 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 7 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 7 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 7 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 7 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 7 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 7 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 7 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 7 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 7 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 8 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 8 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 8 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 11 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 11 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 11 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 11 days
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